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The Boss' Wife

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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Arielle Dombasle in The Boss' Wife (1986)
Joel Keefer is a stockbroker trying to climb the corporate ladder. There's only one thing stopping him - his boss' beautiful and flirtatious wife.
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Joel Keefer is a stockbroker trying to climb the corporate ladder. Only one thing is stopping him: his boss' beautiful, flirtatious wife.Joel Keefer is a stockbroker trying to climb the corporate ladder. Only one thing is stopping him: his boss' beautiful, flirtatious wife.Joel Keefer is a stockbroker trying to climb the corporate ladder. Only one thing is stopping him: his boss' beautiful, flirtatious wife.

  • Director
    • Ziggy Steinberg
  • Writer
    • Ziggy Steinberg
  • Stars
    • Daniel Stern
    • Arielle Dombasle
    • Fisher Stevens
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Ziggy Steinberg
    • Writer
      • Ziggy Steinberg
    • Stars
      • Daniel Stern
      • Arielle Dombasle
      • Fisher Stevens
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Joel Keefer
    Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle
    • Louise Roalvang
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Carlos Delgado
    Melanie Mayron
    Melanie Mayron
    • Janet Keefer
    Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi
    • Harry Taphorn
    Martin Mull
    Martin Mull
    • Tony Dugdale
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Mr. Roalvang
    Diane Stilwell
    • Suzy Dugdale
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Eddie
    Thalmus Rasulala
    Thalmus Rasulala
    • Barney
    Jack Andreozzi
    Jack Andreozzi
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    John Harwood
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    Stanley Ralph Ross
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    Jim Hudson
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    DAVID_SOUL

    This hilarious movie should be released on dvd!!!

    It's been a while since i have seen this movie, but i loved it & i personally think it's hilarious!!! Daniel Stern, Christopher Plummer, Fisher Stevens & Ariele Dombasle all turn in great performances!!!

    The scenes which i remember the most are, the one where Fisher Stevens who plays an enthusiastic Photographer is giving Miss Dombasle a massage outside the window while Daniel Stern is sitting on Christopher Plummer's couch ( His Boss ) nervously eating crisps & Mr Plummer has his back to the window, so he doesn't know what is going on lol!!! That was hilarious!!! The scene at the dinner table which involved what i think was either a piece of butter or soft cheese & Miss Dombasle puts it down her bra & replaces it on the table, right in front of everyone, her husband ( The Boss ) is way too busy talking to notice this, at this point Plummer says something about making quite an impression lol!!! She also has her foot under tha table between Sterns legs in this scene!!! It's classic stuff!!!

    Fisher Stevens also has a Dog called TIGHT ASS LOL!!! Miss Dombasle also disrobes a lot in this movie as she is trying to seduce Sterns character, she is certainly a sight for sore eyes!!!

    I just hope it gets a dvd release soon, i believe it was released by Fox on video so it should do at some point!!! This movie is seriously underated & i'm pretty sure not many people have even heard of it or seen it, it's a pity!!!

    I mean look how many reviews there are on here for it, hardly any!!! It deserved more attention that what it got!!!
    7petersjoelen

    simple but nice comedy

    Joel Kiefer (Stern) gets the chance to move up, he has the knowledge but doesn't really feel at home in the snobbish world of his big boss Mr Roalvang (Plummer).

    However, if he wants to have a chance at the big promotion, he will have to adapt, otherwise the promotion is in danger of being given to his colleague who is only too eager to move up at all costs.

    During a luxurious outing organized by Mr Roalvang, they get the chance to prove themselves.

    It won't be easy for Joel, his wife doesn't want to come at first, her boss (the sleezy photographer Carlos) who likes to photograph people with angry expressions on their faces also gets involved and if that's not enough, sexy Mrs Roalvang tries to seduce Joel while her husband is present.

    Arielle Dombasle plays the seductive Mrs Roalvang wonderfully, but the most hilarious role goes to Fischer Stevens as Carlos.

    This mix produces some fun and hilarious scenes, everyone plays their part well and the 80s atmosphere is very much present.

    All in all a nice comedy that is easy to watch.
    6kevin_robbins

    The Boss' Wife offers enough unique elements to make it a must-see for fans of 80s comedies

    I recently watched The Boss' Wife (1986) on Tubi. The storyline follows an aspiring man trying to climb the ranks within his organization. His successful business pitch sets him on the right track, but the boss's right-hand man, viewing him as competition, does everything possible to thwart his progress. Complicating matters further is the boss's wife, who is eager to commit adultery.

    Directed by Ziggy Steinberg in his only directorial project, the film stars Daniel Stern (Home Alone), Arielle Dombasle (Tess), Christopher Plummer (The Insider), Fisher Stevens (Short Circuit), and Melanie Mayron (Clockstopper).

    This movie is a delightful addition to the comedy genre. The storyline is entertaining and well setup with the outstanding opening cigarette room sequence and initial boardroom presentation. The cast is well-chosen, and each actor fits their character perfectly. Arielle Dombasle's is gorgeous. The comedic content may have its hits and misses, it is unpredictable and worthwhile. The storyline is a rollercoaster, and the ending is absolutely wild.

    In conclusion, The Boss' Wife offers enough unique elements to make it a must-see for fans of 80s comedies. I would rate this a 6/10 and recommend watching it once.
    8Camargue

    Wonderful light comedy

    This movie is one of my all time favorite light comedy offerings. Christopher Plummer is a master as the neurotic Mr. Roalvang who simply cannot bear to be challenged. He is able to cause his wimpy employee, Daniel Stern, to succumb to his demands by confronting him with a question: "Are you challenging me, Smokey?" Another absolute comic genius is Martin Mull, who becomes more obnoxious the harder he tries to be the favored employee, Tony Dugdale. But none of these three men can deal with the problems caused by the overly, overtly, demandingly erotic Mrs. Roalvang (Arielle Dombasle).

    Much of the action takes place on a train, or there are references to trains. Mr. Roalvang even has his lunch delivered on an electric toy train. There is a great scene when Mrs. Roalvang does her bombastic walk through the train station.

    The writing is terrific. The actors are great. I have to watch it at least once a year for a laugh fix. I rank it with "Long, Long, Trailer" or "Mr. Blanding's Builds His Dream House."
    10wiluxe-2

    Addendum

    Like any other good farce, the characters in this film represent extremes: the boss (Plummer) is REALLY eccentric and REALLY blind to his wife's behavior; his wife (Dombasle) is RELENTLESSLY seductive and sexual; the photographer (Delgado) sees the EXTREME anger he deliberately arouses in people as affirmation of his art; Daniel Stern is climbing the walls to have sex with his wife (Mayron), but can't, since they have to wait until she's at her most fertile (making the advances on him by Dombasle that much funnier, since he has no choice but to resist her constantly); Martin Mull is the CONSUMMATE yes-man, clawing his way up the corporate ladder. Character development? Who needs it? THE BOSS' WIFE isn't trying to be CITIZEN KANE; it's just a very funny movie. And it's NOT slapstick, despite what others might tell you.

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      Joel Keefer: Just cut it out, OK?

      Carlos Delgado: Why?

      Joel Keefer: I mean it. There's nothing going on here, OK?

      Carlos Delgado: [pointing at a square of butter that Louise pressed against her nipple and put on the table for Joel and Carlos to look at] Nothing going on? What do you think that is? Graumann's Chinese tit?

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      Performed by Tito Puente

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Frau vom Boß
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Delphi V Productions
      • Tri-Star Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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